Montecito Surf Shack sells for $3,850,000
2018 Real Estate Predictions
Something Different
How do you create a real building dedicated to toy blocks? By scaling them up. That’s the idea behind the LEGO House, an official Lego museum meets theme park. Architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group designed the 130,000 sq.ft. structure. As a series of interlocking Lego-like blocks that house play zones, restaurants, a store, and gallery of Lego masterpieces. Many spaces including the rooftop terraces will open at no charge to the public.
The Tax Reform Act affect on Real Estate
What’s the affect of the new Tax Reform Act on Real Estate? Congress has passed a sweeping tax bill that will affect almost every American. In addition to changing tax rates and deductions, these new rules affect a wide variety of personal and business activity. The National Association of Realtors has compiled a summary of provisions of interest which may be of relevance to you. The top link below is from NAR, the link below that is from Business Insider, and at bottom the link is from Bloomberg News.
#ThomasFire and Tips to Protect Yourself
Here are four tips that can help protect yourself, and your possessions: 1. Document everything: When homeowners return home, they should...
NAR Blast Tax Reform Bill
The National Association of Realtors has taken the position that the Tax Reform Bill is “an assault on housing!” NAR...
America’s Most Expensive Zip Codes 2017
That’s according to Forbes’ annual list of America’s most expensive ZIP codes, which uses a 90-day rolling average for the...
San Ysidro Ranch
San Ysidro Ranch continues to enjoy a glittering reputation for its natural beauty, impeccable accommodations, and wonderful cuisine. It is still a destination for many Hollywood movers and shakers. San Ysidro Ranch has always been a hideaway for various celebrities and politicians. Some notable names are William Powell, Jean Harlow, Audrey Hepburn, Jack Benny, Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, and John Huston who sought out the Ranch to finish his script for the African Queen. Laurence Olivier and Vivian Leigh were married here in 1940 and John and Jacqueline Kennedy honeymooned here in 1953. Discretion was an iron rule. Ty Warner, developer of the “Beanie Babies” bought San Ysidro Ranch in 2000.
Santa Barbara Short Term Rental Ban Approved
Padaro Lane in Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve an ordinance banning Short Term...